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Excursion tour to flanders war memorial from brussels.
This is a whole day trip from Brussels that will show you both the beautiful Belgian countryside and the thought-inducing experience of First World War battle sites and memorials. Supported by knowledgeable guide and with lunch included.
The Flanders WW1 memorial
Flanders was an area of major battles during the Great War and there are remnants of those times still present there. You can see the trenches, cratered ground, bunkers, burial sites and various memorative installations. Like statues, poems and tree lines.
Online tickets for Flanders excursion tour
To reserve your place use the reservation module. After entering your information you will receive an email with tickets. And when you come to the meeting point show the guide your ticket from a smartphone or printed paper.
Our tickets reservation service is managed by the company "Tiqets". They designed a well working system and we have great trust in our cooperation. If you have any questions, the customer service is available seven days a week.
Transportation
Meeting is at 9:00 at Rue du Marché Aux Herbes which is nearby the Grand Place (address and map are below). You should be there 15 minutes before with an online ticket ready.
Journey there and back is done in an air-conditioned bus.
The whole tour lasts around 13 hours.
What is included
There is so much to see but we will list at least some of the main points of interest. All this is supported by a knowledgeable guide that will tell you interesting stories and answer your questions.
- Cemetery of German fallen
- Passchendaele battlefield
- Brooding soldier memorial of the gas attacks
- Old bunkers surrounded by trenches and craters
- Vimy Memorial and trench site in France
- Hill 60 where Australian diggers detonated great underground mines
- Polygone woods
- Flanders Fields Museum in Ypres
- Tyne Cot Commonwealth cemetery
- Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate in Ypres
In between that is a lunch that is included in price.
Meeting point address and map
Rue du Marché Aux Herbes 61 1000 Bruxelles Belgium
- Day Trips & Excursions
World War I Battlefields Tour of Flanders from Brussels
- Full-day Flanders' WWI battlefields tour from Brussels with an expert guide
- See the poignant Käthe Kollwitz sculptures called Grieving Parents at the German Military Cemetery of Vladslo
- Stop for a typical Belgian lunch of cheese and bread in Passchendaele's legendary Old Cheese Factory
- Visit quietly dignified memorials to fallen WWI soldiers like Tyne Cot Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery
- Enjoy an audio-guided tour around In Flanders' Fields Museum near Essex Farm Field Hospital
- Spend time in Ypres and attend the Last Post Ceremony in the evening
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch at the Old Cheese Factory
- Hotel pick up & drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Poppy (1 euro) at In Flanders' Fields Museum
Departure & Return
Grasmarkt Straat 82
9:00 AMHotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
Returns to original departure point
What To Expect
Depart from your centrally located hotel in Brussels or greet your guide in the city center, depending upon which option you selected. Climb aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned coach and admire the scenic surroundings as your travel towards the town of Vladslo. Disembark and explore the German Military Cemetery of Vladslo, a poignantly peaceful area that features the famous sculpture by Käthe Kollwitz, Grieving Parents. Next, venture to the small city of Diksmuide and see a stretch of the Western Front that symbolizes Belgium's courage and heroism during the conflict. See impressive monuments like the Yser Tower (IJzertoren) and the grand Gate of Peace (IJser Gate) then return to the vehicle for the scenic subsequent leg of the journey. Stop in the somnolent town of Passchendaele and discover how a bloody battlefield underwent a radical transformation into this quaint place, then revitalize with a hearty ploughman's lunch in a local restaurant. After feasting on local delicacies, head to the Tyne Cot Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery to reflect upon the 35,000 graves that immortalize the memory of fallen soldiers. Next, travel to Essex Farm Field Hospital and see the bunkers that inspired John McCrae to write his influential poem, In Flanders' Field. Hear fascinating tales of violent warfare and the dank conditions soldiers lived in then enrich your knowledge with the comprehensive exhibitions of the Flanders' Field Museum. Venture to Hill 60 to see some strategic tunnels then disembark at the picturesque town of Ypres to enjoy some independent exploration and dinner (own expense). Reconvene with your guide at a pre-arranged time to witness to soul-stirring Last Post Ceremony at Ypres' Menin Gate. Absorb the saddening simplicity of the service then return to your vehicle for the drive back to Brussels.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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